The Internet Its the Worlds Information Highway

It should come as no surprise to anyone who uses a personal computer ... the Internet is rapidly replacing the traditional ways of gathering information. In the 230 year history of the United States, people have always turned to books to learn anything they needed to know.

If a book such as a dictionary or encyclopedia were not available in the home, a trip to the library became necessary. Students, at every age and grade level, would use libraries - at school and the municipal library, as well, to find text books covering every subject imaginable - from American history to European or world history ... biology to physics ... geometry to algebra ... economics to domestic politics and more, much, much more.

It was necessary to find a printed book because there was no other source for the information. That was the way it was for all Americans right up until about fifteen or twenty years ago. That's when the personal desktop computer became popular, not just for its business or professional applications, but also as a use-at-home tool for a variety of purposes.

Of course, the early desktops were still a bit technical and intimidating to many people ... until the Internet was created. Call it one of the landmark moments in all of human history. It changed everything ... the way people shop ... look for employment ... communicate with one another ... and gather information.

Today, personal computers are remarkably user-friendly and most people who have computers know exactly how to access information for school ... for business ... or for other reasons. For example, virtually everyone who has a computer knows that there is an easily-accessible online encyclopedia called Wikipedia. It contains information on everyone and everything ... and it's instantly available. There is absolutely no need to leave home and run over to the Public Library, not when you can get the same information while sitting in your favorite easy chair.

Need information about a specific medical condition? It's there inside your computer. All you have to do is use a Search Engine like Google to find it. That is something that every computer owner knows how to do. Planning a trip to an exotic locale and want to know what you can expect to find when you get there? That information is also available. As before, just use the search engine to find stories, articles and information - in detail - about anything you want and need to know.

As technology continues to improve and enhance the way we do things, it's worth wondering what will happen to such things as books and Public Libraries. Will they be part of America's future ... or will future generations learn about them from an online encyclopedia?

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By: Frank Bilotta